Will make again. Hi Aziza, we did not precook the hotdogs in this recipe. Can I freeze leftover dough to use another time?
They turned out great. Since this recipe doesnt have many ingredients, so buy the best quality hot dogs (get your favorites). I like it but my corn dogs, the bread would come out verrry thin and my hot dog would get thicker.
The honey was a great twist. Need help to break down the recipe to 4 corn dogs please assist, Hi Paula, if you click on the serving size in the recipe card, you can slide it up or down to scale the recipe ingredient lists. They came out perfect. I work at a skating rink and made these for the staff and ended up making them for customers as well. Coating in starch is an unnecessary and messy step.
Heres an example for reference, 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup, I love visiting your site.
Hi Scott, I havent tried it without the stick, I imagine it may work though, If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe. They were SO easy and SO good. I also used 1/3 grits so the texture was crunchier/better. Keep up the wonderful work, Hi Natasha, Going to try again this weekend with a different pan. I used those 70s cocktail sized hotdogs and they went down a treat. Made these with vegetarian hot dogs, first time Ive had a corn dog since I stopped eating meat 5 years ago. I always love it when my readers find to favorites! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Thanks for sharing that with us. Or they pretty get cooked while frying? Whisk together dry ingredients (corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt). My husband and I had fun making them.
Flavor is YUM! Not complicated though I did have trouble getting the batter to stay on the hotdog.
Watch the video recipe above and youll have this recipe memorized in no time. They are also really fun to make! what if i dont have the sticks? If its too thin, it wont stay on the sausage. Change nothing! Nice, so great to hear that, Pat! It blows my mind people search for a recipe then spend their time changing everything. Im a new baker/cook and I rely 100% on recipes from online to learn. I didnt have corn meal and instead used fine semolina and still came out great I hope that helps! They all blew apart. Im so happy you enjoyed it, Shannon! These corn dogs are very good, but its only my wife and I. Top notch! Havent had a corn dog in over 3 years. I recommend ensuring your oil is not too hot to cook through. You can also store extra batter to fry something fresh the next day. So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Im so happy to hear that!
These were delicious! Check that your hot dogs look the same as what I show in the video before they go into the oil. Thats so great! Honey-battered, hand-dipped Corn Dogs are a real treat. Do we use cooked or uncooked sausages? Thanks again, Thank you so much! Any tips for how to thicken up the end result of the batter? I will be making these more often. It turned out fantastic!! the possibilities are endless! Loved this recipe! Also, make sure to maintain the right oil temperature at 350F. Too much corn meal or flour?
Glad to hear that, Maddie! Is there anything I can substitute the buttermilk for? This is an excellent recipe. These were the best corn dogs my family has ever eaten!
I used: all fresh ingredients, Oscar Meyer all-beef hotdogs; 10 per package, and safflower oil for deep frying. Awww thats the best! Hi Tim, I ran into this same thing in my testing so I try to anticipate issues like that in my post. If you see gaps in the dough or big bubbles then re-dip. thanks.
Fry up to 2-3 at a time (so you dont drop the temperature), turning them as needed to brown evenly. Thank you for the recipe!
I hope you give it another try soon! One more Smoked Polish sausage Kalbob 1 in cut, stab with large toothpick, bake beans on the side, Im doing corndogs as part of a thanksgiving meal (in the UK) for an American friend of mine who is homesick for American food. Nope. Best of luck!
I had to add maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup more flour to my batter for it to have a better consistency. Hi Sally, you definitely want the corn dog fully submerged in oil and its a good idea to pre-meausure the length of the corndog with the stick to make sure your pot is large enough. Hi! First off Id like to say i love how much detail you give in the video, recipe and comments. A deep fryer can be tricky because the corn dogs are more likely to stick to the fryer basket. Sadly, I did not get good results. My husband and I just love it so much! Alternative for cornmeal? any other uses for corn batter? Thanks for stopping by!
Awesome! What if we dont have corn meal because the country I live in doesnt have corn meal available. Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden Copycat (VIDEO). These were so easy and fun to make! They cooked fine, but were just totally saturated in oil. Also, if the corn dogs are not dipping properly, to thin out the batter, you can add buttermilk a little bit at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
This is the second time I try your recipe, and both times the batter burst out and ended up coating only the top of the weaner I just am not able to make it work it tastes really good though I believe it is the buttermilk I am making the buttermilk myself with heavy milk+lemon, but then once I add the wer ingredients, the batter turns out soooooo thick! This recipe is excellent (just prepared a test batch). That makes my day and thank you for sharing that with me. If you do have leftovers, you can pop them in the freezer. It is SOOOO TASTY. Still delicious. I followed your recipe.It was so nice, I was a very proud chef. They are fried to perfection with a crisp exterior and a soft cornbread inside that keeps the sausage juicy. Hi Mark, thats a good twist! used Gluten Free flour (Cup 4 Cup), substitute butter milk mad with cream of tarter, let everything come to room temp as seen in other GF recipes. Youre welcome! Its really good,I also have ur video of the hamburger recipe pls send me more recipe, I but down my email. Youre welcome and Im happy to hear that!
This was a fun one to record! Thanks! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I really love seeing your kiddos in the kitchen with you so sweet!!
Thank you for sharing your great review. I do have a question tho, do we use cooked or uncooked sausages? I also doubled the recipe because I cook for 10. Our favorite oil for frying is peanut oil. Thanks in advance! Also, make sure to use a finely ground corn meal.
Also have some suggestions, can you make a spicy chicken sandwich and turtle candies please? Yum! We made them today the farm in Sweden! Shared your site with many customers who wanted to know where I got the recipe. My kids loved getting Cheese Dogs from Hot Dog On A Stick but thanks to COVID the locations near our place closed down.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Gigi! So crispy & yummy!
Im completely clueless!
Thank you. Hi Sara, I do re-use the oil. Hi Liza, you can see all of my recipes on this blog. Hi and thank you for sharing your great review. Very nice, that makes it more special yes! *Nutrition label is only an estimate. My Wife, my step daughter and her boyfriend said they may have been the best corn dogs they ever had. Can I just put a lid over the oil in my dutch oven and use it to fry donuts in the morning? . How would you recommend reheating if so? Rhonda. Yes crispy corn dogs are the best hot and fresh. Yes I saw that it said 2-3 I was just wondering if you could tell me what that was in cups.
So easy and fun to make! I hope you love this recipe, Bobbie! Hi Carl, wow, that is quite different! Thank you for sharing this recipe will be making them again! If its too thin, it wont stay on the sausage.
Thats just awesome! This video and guide on How to Measure Ingredients can also help. This was my first time making homemade corn dogs and I have to say, they did not disappoint. It also taste very good and l will be saving it as my favorite corn dog recipe. Great light, fluffy crust! I love your recipes and videos Natasha! Hello Anna. My little daughter asked for it and she was impressed. Yummy. I havent tested that myself but it should work. , Do we use cooked or uncooked sausages? Im so glad you enjoyed our recipe!
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Im so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the perfect rating, we appreciate that. Hello! Making corn dogs is easier and takes less time than you think! I used some of the batter to dip pre-cooked bratwursts. Very delicious. So good, I did need to add a little more liquid than called for in the recipe. I have made many of your recipes all delicious but my absolute fav is your fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with the two dipping sauces. getting the batter to stick is pretty hard but it was worth it 10/10 !! Thank you for sharing, Amy.
If you enjoyed this video for corndogs, pleasesubscribe to our Youtube Channel(P.S. Every recipe we have made from you turns out perfect and absolutely delicious! Im glad you enjoyed this recipe! Natasha can I substitute cornmeal with any other flour. Thank you. I feel we did everything right. can i still do this another way? My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. I have the same Dutch oven as you, just wanted to know how much I needed to buy to make sure I had enough, thanks! Hi Laurie, that could happen if the batter is too loose or too thick. You can defrost in the refrigerator or for 30 seconds in the microwave then pop them in the air fryer or sautee them on a skillet until crisp on the outside. Thanks for your lovely comments and feedback, April. Great to hear that the recipe was a hit! Thank you for the recipe. I could have possibly stayed with one batch. Tomorrow we are trying them with little sausages and also, one of the men suggested that the leftover batter could be piffed up with some chopped onions and shredded cheese and fried like hushpuppies to serve with chili.
Any suggestions/recommendations? Great to hear that it turned out well! Using a thermometer is highly recommended with frying because the wrong temperature can really adversely affect results. I hope you give it another try soon!
Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I am not used to this kind of flavour (being Croatian) but for my taste it is overly sweet. But my big question is, what do you do with the oil when youre done? I confess I deleted the sugar and honey and substituted the milk for dark beer, but the preparation notes were good as gold. I bought a 24 pack of hot dogs at Sams and made my own corn dogs from your recipe. 1:1 ration, Room temp for both before you mix them well and let set on countertop for at least 10 minutes.
Made them now myself with this recipe and they turned out to be delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! Thats just awesome! We love you. Hi Esther, I havent tried anything else but keep in mind the buttermilk is thicker than regular milk which helps the batter to form properly. Thanks for your review and feedback. But the batter made them flat and came apart. Thats useful info. Hi from Ireland I just made the corn dogs and they turned out really good. PS I am a very picky eater. YOU ROCK!!! Im also looking to make a large batch about a week or two before a party we are hosting. I will do it again for sure. Pat dry with paper towels.
Read my disclosure policy. We love hand-dipped corn dogs at fairs, carnivals, and of course Disney, but some of our favorite carnival foods like Churros, sweet Corn on the Cob and of course these corn dogs, are so easy to re-create at home. My son gobbled up two so quickly! Here is a visual reference for the process. All of your recipes Ive tried have been delicious.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, so good to know that you and your family always enjoy my recipes! I had enough batter left over to make a least 4-6 more. You can check out my Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe. Three families ate them and loved them! Youre so welcome, Cathy! Im never buying corn dogs again when its so easy to make them myself, and they are delicious! Im happy that you and your family enjoyed this recipe!
This recipe is the best! Thanks for sharing.
We did add more honey to the batter. Combine wet and dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Hello from the farm in northern Sweden! Thanks for trying that out and glad you loved the result. Heres an example for reference, 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make homemade corn dogs from scratch. One of my readers wrote: . Thank you for subscribing!
I hope you all love this recipe! . We make everything from scratch here including the sausages. Hi Natasha, dont have Buttermilk, can I just use milk? Transfer to a wire rack to cool. It was so fun to watch the corn dogs sink in the oil, then float to the surface about 10 seconds later. Dumb question..but do you need to soak sticks or toothpicks in water first or is that just for grilling? I just made these .
These are just like the ones youd get at the fair! baba is very happy. Otherwise I would have used course and I think I tried that a while back and it didnt turn out so well.
I have used it a few times and the honey is a really nice touch. Ive made this recipe twice now. We calculated 1 tsp of peanut oil per corn dog.
Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos. You are so welcome, Kate. Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Gam. That is so perfect!
Would it still turn out okay if I use lemon/milk substitute?
Just like the fair.
Hand dipped corn dogs satisfy the craving for carnival food when you arent able to get to the carnival or state fair to enjoy it. Look for fine yellow corn meal. Im so glad you all enjoyed this recipe! Hi Natasha, for some recipes that call for buttermilk Ive substituted with milk and Greek yogurt, half of the volume of each. How do I avoid that next time? You actually have to be able to submerge the corn dog completely. Pour 2-3 of oil in a large pot or dutch oven and heat to 350F over medium heat. They also reheat nicely in an air fryer or they can be sauted on a skillet until crisp on the outside.
Hi Dimple, I have experimented with different ones. Hi Natasha. You can use: Air bubbles cause corn dogs to crack and burst. This homemade Corn Dog Recipe has the best honey batter. Avoid course or medium ground cornmeal as that will be too large of granules and wont work. Hover over the number of servings highlighted in red and slide it to how many servings you would like to make. Hello Antoinette, I honestly havent tried that yet to advise but it would also be great to know! Thats just awesome!
I have found that if the cornmeal packaging doesnt say what texture it is, most often it is finely ground.
Im glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I love all your recipes and videos! Amazing). My guess is maybe 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of oil.
What can I use instead of the buttermilk? They went faster than the corn dogs . oh WOW!!! That is weird tho because my dad uses the same hot dogs and puts them in boiling water to cook.but you said they are already cooked.thats weird. Also my phone was acting up I didnt think this submitted so you might have another one from me in here sorry! I attempt things I never thought I would! Polish sausages sound amazing! Besides, I love cooking different stuff every time I can. Thank you for sharing that with us, Sandra!
Im so happy you enjoyed that. THANKS.
However, I dont seem to be able to get them crispy, even using the thermometer to maintain oil temperature. Hi! Pro Tip: Use a tall drinking glass and a funnel to keep things tidy while filling with batter. I add a bit more buttermilk substitute, and this is probably where I am going wrong I fixed this for my husband and I for supper. Just tried making these and followed the directions exactly, using peanut oil as well, but the batter was not cooking all the way through. Hi Anna, I havent tried it in the oven, but that may work well to reheat it.
Hello! I tried these, as I have others. Thanks for always sharing delicious recipe with us!
Also, make sure the hot dog is well patted dry with a paper towel before applying batter. Dipped them with an ice cream scoop!
I loved your tip about using a drinking glass for dipping. Just made this recipe. If youre looking for fun, family-friendly recipes, these Corn Dogs are a must-try! Yes, these are freezer-friendly. They were amazing! I had one issue with the batter being thick, any suggestions as too why?
For the extra batter we ended up just plopping spoonfuls into the oil and cooking it. I left out the sugar, I mean, this is not a sweet dish and it already has honey which is much healthier. Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce! =). Easy and extra batter makes tasty onion rings . My husband and I made these together.
Avoid sticks that have sharp points or are too long. I think the lemon is your issue.
Youre welcome! The batter is simply perfect! You are most welcome. I recommend checking out the list again and making sure that everything was measured correctly. Now I see why my kids like them so much! My little daughter asked for it and she was impressed. Also how you let your child help amd be in the video. Hi Ana, Im glad you gave corn dogs a try! The course ground one will mess up the batter. Hi J, we kept it simple, sliced the apples into wedges and dunked them into the leftover batter, followed the same steps as we did for the hot dog. You can also store extra batter to fry something fresh the next day. Tried lowering the oil temp, to extend cook time without burning exterior, and fully cooking inside. Thank you for sharing that wonderful review Daniela! Fill it almost full, leaving enough room to dip the corn dog without overflowing the cup. Thank you for sharing your great review, Teresa! Welcome to my kitchen! Hi Hayley, its probably how the ingredients were measured. Hi Natasha,
turned out great.but i think i would slightly pre cook the dogs first. Suggestions? Thank you for sharing! Patting the hot dogs thoroughly is enough to help the batter stick to the hot dogs. Im so glad you enjoyed it!! Anyone else have this issue? Im so glad you specified fine cornmeal. Ik leer het al en ik wil het Amerikaanse recept op computer zien ,hoe maakt u het Amerikaanse recept.
We heat the oil to 350F and use a clip-on thermometer to maintain a steady temperature.
It was my first time making them. I know its worked amazing for waffles. Thank you! someone told me to try and freeze them. Hot dogs are generally fully cooked, but you prepare them to your liking. Great recipe!! . Hands down the best corndogs ever! We have tried several other recipes and they didnt turn out nearly as well as these. I found the dog to batter ratio a bit off though! We are making these corndogs tomorrow and everyone is excited!
Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I just mixed up my batter and its definitely too thick.
Loved these!!! Hi Catherine, we used hot dogs for this recipe. Whisk together wet ingredients (buttermilk, egg, 1 Tbsp oil and honey). You didnt include the sugar in the ingredients, so I did 4 tbsp granulated. I decided to give it another try and this time I paid more attention to the consistency. I just defrosted them in the fridge and put them in the oven at 400 for 15 mins.
Also I used sunflower oil to fry them in.
Also, be sure the oil isnt overly hot or too cool. Im so glad you gave these a try! Used thermometer to ensure 350 temp, but 350 was too hot, started to burn the outside way before the 3 minutes. I used a dutch oven to deep fry and saved the batter for more corn dogs tomorrow. It was easy to fix and tasted wonderful! Im glad your mini corndogs worked out.
I was careful with the shape at the beginning but after the 20th, the shape didnt really matter. They told me they were so good. If you love this Corn Dog Recipe, then you wont want to miss these family-friendly recipes. Thank you! Im so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Wim! Mine puffed up like pancakes, so I remade with less baking powder and then came out perfect. Did they re-crisp nicely? Its best not to add wet sticks to hot oil or you may end up with extra splatter. I made these yesterday and changed a few things. Those are also fun to make.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Shelly! Hi Bete, it does sound like its the buttermilk substitution or how the ingredients were measured something is off in the liquid to dry ingredients proportions possibly.
Hi Malak, heres my Chicken Keiv recipe. Sounds like a great, plan. This post may contain affiliate links.
That said, kid (4,3,and 1) and approved. On the other hand, sausage can be either fully cooked or raw. Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I made these for my kids and they are only 8 and 5 years old and they had 3 of them! Best of luck! Please share with us how it goes if you try this recipe! Make sure you carefully hold the corn dog in the oil at an angle for 5-7 seconds to seal the exterior before dropping them into the basket. Let me tell you, everyone at home loved them, even my parents who are not fans of hot dogs. Everything from ingredients to dipping and frying is spot on. I would love to try this recipe out but want to be sure what to do with the used oil. Hi Gabe, nice to know that the recipe was a success! Im so happy to hear that! Could I use milk with some lemon or vinegar to make buttermilk
Love, love, love that you are cooking with your Son. Love it! Hi Natasha! Made for the kids and they love it. Hello Natasha, Bye! Pour batter into a drinking glass almost to the top and dip hot dogs. Hi Kay, I wonder if it could be in how the ingredients were measured?
I had some left over batter spare so I decided to try something a bit out there, I grabbed a bar of dairy/milk chocolate, broke it into pieces, battered and deep fried. I hope that helps! Could I substitute corn flour for cornmeal? Hi Courtney, it sounds like the batter may have been too thin (not enough dry ingredients or too much wet ingredients). They say the third time is when the miracle happens lets see, lets see I wont give up yet! Silly question do you need to cook the hot dogs first or do you work with them straight out of the package? I made these for the first time tonight. You mentioned using apple slices for left over batter?? Im going to make these tonight (cant wait!).
So I did everything the way the recipe was written but when I fried them they became flat and caused the hot dog to to be seen. Hi Dawn, we did not precook these hotdogs. Will be making more sometime.
I didnt have corn meal and instead used fine semolina and still came out great. So yum! Used the leftover batter the next day to make mini dogswere soooo good .
Can I use semolina instead? Burnt the first ones because the temp burnt the outside before it could cook all the way through. Youre welcome, Cheryl! Hey Natasha!
One question, do you know how much oil I would need? Thanks!
I should try that next time too.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Best corn dogs ever! Hi Cindy, I havent had that experience, I recommend retracing your steps to ensure there were no substitutions to your process or ingredients.
Hi Jane, I didnt measure it in cups and it can vary depending on how large your pot is. Thanks! It will take you to our printable recipe, where youll have the option to change the number of servings. .
Im so glad this was a hit, Rhonda! Best Corn Dogs ever! My family loves these homemade corn dogs. I read that you can reheat in the microwave, air fryer or hot skillet. Hi Ruth, you may subscribe to our emails here.
Used the half today and another meal tomorrow!
When making are corn dogs.
Thank you for the recipe! I looked at my local grocery store for frozen corn dogs and they were $4.99 for 6 on sale.
Im really proud of you. After mixing everything let set for 15 min while cutting up fries, then re-stirred. They came out great, just like I remaindered corn dogs to taste like. Oh my goodness that is wonderful! You are great ever very sample cooking. any thoughts? I wish I could be more helpful! This recipe is a keeper! Hot dogs are typically already fully cooked. Thanks for your great comments, Christy. way too much baking powder, should use 1 Tsp not 1Tbsp. let use knowledge. Hello can you please tell me if I can replace the all purpose flour with all purpose gluten free flour? You can also store extra batter to fry something fresh the next day. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I was able to do 15 polish sausages and 8 regular hotdogs with 1 batch of this recipe! Did you possibly use baking soda by mistake? Click the Recipes tab at the very top of the page. Thanks for giving it a try and for sharing this great review!
Do you think these would freeze well? Im excited for you! Thats so great! Thats so great! Hi Shani, I havent tried anything else but keep in mind that the buttermilk is thicker than regular milk, which helps the batter form properly. Or, you can slice it and make grilled cheese.
Thanks! They saw this video and have been begging me to make these with them. Thanks! Me and my husband and kids LOVE spicy chicken sandwiches and our family is big on chocolate and we NEED the recipe for turtle candies!!! The corn dogs were easy to coat. I used the excess to make pumpkin flower fritters with flowers fresh from the garden. We just tried it!
May I ask what turkey hot dog brand you use?
And guess whatI tried them and they were so good! Thank you! I had all the ingredients on hand and they were a hit!
Hi Meaghan, the egg helps the batter hold together, Im not sure if it would work too without it.
Awesome! Hi Laurie, if you will be making more corn dogs adding more of the ingredients would be okay. Now when they asked for the third one, I was likeuh-uh if yall asking for thirds then I need to try it. I have been missing out because I love it here! Im from Belgium and we dont really know corndogs Had them the first time with my family in Canada last year but only the ones you buy frozen in the supermarket (pogos).
Put corndog straight down into batter and give it a little twirl to fully coat the hot dogs then swirl as you lift up. Thank you Cyndi! The batter clung to the hot dogs and cooked perfectly. Dip straight down until hot dog is fully coated. Thanks for a great recipe!
I made these the other day using Jalapeno cheddar sausages and they were the best corn dogs weve ever had!
And our most important message to you from all of us on the farm isDAVID!! They were so nice. Any ideas? Wonderful! If you guys are looking for a honey flavor, I suggest to add more honey because I was waiting for that taste and it didnt taste very much like honey.
Also, try letting the batter rest for a bit or refrierate it which can help it thicken.
Dan. They were still great. Hello, If they turn out well for me this week Id like to make 2 dozen ahead of time for my daughters birthday party it would definitely be faster to reheat that many in the oven.
Now he wants to make them EVERY day.:). they worked perfectly and no longer exploded and shed off the coating.
Please share with us how it goes if you do an experiment. Youre so nice! You can usually tell if it is raw, but if it is fully cooked then it should say so on the packaging.
Hi Natasha
I cut the dogs in half and used toothpicks. Im so glad you enjoyed it!
I even went so far as trying Baking powder and corn starch. I am a newer follower but am LOVING the recipes of yours I have made so far.
They turned out great. Since this recipe doesnt have many ingredients, so buy the best quality hot dogs (get your favorites). I like it but my corn dogs, the bread would come out verrry thin and my hot dog would get thicker.
The honey was a great twist. Need help to break down the recipe to 4 corn dogs please assist, Hi Paula, if you click on the serving size in the recipe card, you can slide it up or down to scale the recipe ingredient lists. They came out perfect. I work at a skating rink and made these for the staff and ended up making them for customers as well. Coating in starch is an unnecessary and messy step.
Heres an example for reference, 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup, I love visiting your site.
Hi Scott, I havent tried it without the stick, I imagine it may work though, If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe. They were SO easy and SO good. I also used 1/3 grits so the texture was crunchier/better. Keep up the wonderful work, Hi Natasha, Going to try again this weekend with a different pan. I used those 70s cocktail sized hotdogs and they went down a treat. Made these with vegetarian hot dogs, first time Ive had a corn dog since I stopped eating meat 5 years ago. I always love it when my readers find to favorites! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Thanks for sharing that with us. Or they pretty get cooked while frying? Whisk together dry ingredients (corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt). My husband and I had fun making them.
Flavor is YUM! Not complicated though I did have trouble getting the batter to stay on the hotdog.
Watch the video recipe above and youll have this recipe memorized in no time. They are also really fun to make! what if i dont have the sticks? If its too thin, it wont stay on the sausage. Change nothing! Nice, so great to hear that, Pat! It blows my mind people search for a recipe then spend their time changing everything. Im a new baker/cook and I rely 100% on recipes from online to learn. I didnt have corn meal and instead used fine semolina and still came out great I hope that helps! They all blew apart. Im so happy you enjoyed it, Shannon! These corn dogs are very good, but its only my wife and I. Top notch! Havent had a corn dog in over 3 years. I recommend ensuring your oil is not too hot to cook through. You can also store extra batter to fry something fresh the next day. So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Im so happy to hear that!
These were delicious! Check that your hot dogs look the same as what I show in the video before they go into the oil. Thats so great! Honey-battered, hand-dipped Corn Dogs are a real treat. Do we use cooked or uncooked sausages? Thanks again, Thank you so much! Any tips for how to thicken up the end result of the batter? I will be making these more often. It turned out fantastic!! the possibilities are endless! Loved this recipe! Also, make sure to maintain the right oil temperature at 350F. Too much corn meal or flour?
Glad to hear that, Maddie! Is there anything I can substitute the buttermilk for? This is an excellent recipe. These were the best corn dogs my family has ever eaten!
I used: all fresh ingredients, Oscar Meyer all-beef hotdogs; 10 per package, and safflower oil for deep frying. Awww thats the best! Hi Tim, I ran into this same thing in my testing so I try to anticipate issues like that in my post. If you see gaps in the dough or big bubbles then re-dip. thanks.
Fry up to 2-3 at a time (so you dont drop the temperature), turning them as needed to brown evenly. Thank you for the recipe!
I hope you give it another try soon! One more Smoked Polish sausage Kalbob 1 in cut, stab with large toothpick, bake beans on the side, Im doing corndogs as part of a thanksgiving meal (in the UK) for an American friend of mine who is homesick for American food. Nope. Best of luck!
I had to add maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup more flour to my batter for it to have a better consistency. Hi Sally, you definitely want the corn dog fully submerged in oil and its a good idea to pre-meausure the length of the corndog with the stick to make sure your pot is large enough. Hi! First off Id like to say i love how much detail you give in the video, recipe and comments. A deep fryer can be tricky because the corn dogs are more likely to stick to the fryer basket. Sadly, I did not get good results. My husband and I just love it so much! Alternative for cornmeal? any other uses for corn batter? Thanks for stopping by!
Awesome! What if we dont have corn meal because the country I live in doesnt have corn meal available. Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden Copycat (VIDEO). These were so easy and fun to make! They cooked fine, but were just totally saturated in oil. Also, if the corn dogs are not dipping properly, to thin out the batter, you can add buttermilk a little bit at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
This is the second time I try your recipe, and both times the batter burst out and ended up coating only the top of the weaner I just am not able to make it work it tastes really good though I believe it is the buttermilk I am making the buttermilk myself with heavy milk+lemon, but then once I add the wer ingredients, the batter turns out soooooo thick! This recipe is excellent (just prepared a test batch). That makes my day and thank you for sharing that with me. If you do have leftovers, you can pop them in the freezer. It is SOOOO TASTY. Still delicious. I followed your recipe.It was so nice, I was a very proud chef. They are fried to perfection with a crisp exterior and a soft cornbread inside that keeps the sausage juicy. Hi Mark, thats a good twist! used Gluten Free flour (Cup 4 Cup), substitute butter milk mad with cream of tarter, let everything come to room temp as seen in other GF recipes. Youre welcome! Its really good,I also have ur video of the hamburger recipe pls send me more recipe, I but down my email. Youre welcome and Im happy to hear that! This was a fun one to record! Thanks! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I really love seeing your kiddos in the kitchen with you so sweet!!
Thank you for sharing your great review. I do have a question tho, do we use cooked or uncooked sausages? I also doubled the recipe because I cook for 10. Our favorite oil for frying is peanut oil. Thanks in advance! Also, make sure to use a finely ground corn meal.
Also have some suggestions, can you make a spicy chicken sandwich and turtle candies please? Yum! We made them today the farm in Sweden! Shared your site with many customers who wanted to know where I got the recipe. My kids loved getting Cheese Dogs from Hot Dog On A Stick but thanks to COVID the locations near our place closed down.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Gigi! So crispy & yummy!
Im completely clueless!
Thank you. Hi Sara, I do re-use the oil. Hi Liza, you can see all of my recipes on this blog. Hi and thank you for sharing your great review. Very nice, that makes it more special yes! *Nutrition label is only an estimate. My Wife, my step daughter and her boyfriend said they may have been the best corn dogs they ever had. Can I just put a lid over the oil in my dutch oven and use it to fry donuts in the morning? . How would you recommend reheating if so? Rhonda. Yes crispy corn dogs are the best hot and fresh. Yes I saw that it said 2-3 I was just wondering if you could tell me what that was in cups.
So easy and fun to make! I hope you love this recipe, Bobbie! Hi Carl, wow, that is quite different! Thank you for sharing this recipe will be making them again! If its too thin, it wont stay on the sausage.
Thats just awesome! This video and guide on How to Measure Ingredients can also help. This was my first time making homemade corn dogs and I have to say, they did not disappoint. It also taste very good and l will be saving it as my favorite corn dog recipe. Great light, fluffy crust! I love your recipes and videos Natasha! Hello Anna. My little daughter asked for it and she was impressed. Yummy. I havent tested that myself but it should work. , Do we use cooked or uncooked sausages? Im so glad you enjoyed our recipe!
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Im so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the perfect rating, we appreciate that. Hello! Making corn dogs is easier and takes less time than you think! I used some of the batter to dip pre-cooked bratwursts. Very delicious. So good, I did need to add a little more liquid than called for in the recipe. I have made many of your recipes all delicious but my absolute fav is your fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with the two dipping sauces. getting the batter to stick is pretty hard but it was worth it 10/10 !! Thank you for sharing, Amy.
If you enjoyed this video for corndogs, pleasesubscribe to our Youtube Channel(P.S. Every recipe we have made from you turns out perfect and absolutely delicious! Im glad you enjoyed this recipe! Natasha can I substitute cornmeal with any other flour. Thank you. I feel we did everything right. can i still do this another way? My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. I have the same Dutch oven as you, just wanted to know how much I needed to buy to make sure I had enough, thanks! Hi Laurie, that could happen if the batter is too loose or too thick. You can defrost in the refrigerator or for 30 seconds in the microwave then pop them in the air fryer or sautee them on a skillet until crisp on the outside. Thanks for your lovely comments and feedback, April. Great to hear that the recipe was a hit! Thank you for the recipe. I could have possibly stayed with one batch. Tomorrow we are trying them with little sausages and also, one of the men suggested that the leftover batter could be piffed up with some chopped onions and shredded cheese and fried like hushpuppies to serve with chili.
Any suggestions/recommendations? Great to hear that it turned out well! Using a thermometer is highly recommended with frying because the wrong temperature can really adversely affect results. I hope you give it another try soon!
Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I am not used to this kind of flavour (being Croatian) but for my taste it is overly sweet. But my big question is, what do you do with the oil when youre done? I confess I deleted the sugar and honey and substituted the milk for dark beer, but the preparation notes were good as gold. I bought a 24 pack of hot dogs at Sams and made my own corn dogs from your recipe. 1:1 ration, Room temp for both before you mix them well and let set on countertop for at least 10 minutes.
Made them now myself with this recipe and they turned out to be delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! Thats just awesome! We love you. Hi Esther, I havent tried anything else but keep in mind the buttermilk is thicker than regular milk which helps the batter to form properly. Thanks for your review and feedback. But the batter made them flat and came apart. Thats useful info. Hi from Ireland I just made the corn dogs and they turned out really good. PS I am a very picky eater. YOU ROCK!!! Im also looking to make a large batch about a week or two before a party we are hosting. I will do it again for sure. Pat dry with paper towels.
Read my disclosure policy. We love hand-dipped corn dogs at fairs, carnivals, and of course Disney, but some of our favorite carnival foods like Churros, sweet Corn on the Cob and of course these corn dogs, are so easy to re-create at home. My son gobbled up two so quickly! Here is a visual reference for the process. All of your recipes Ive tried have been delicious.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, so good to know that you and your family always enjoy my recipes! I had enough batter left over to make a least 4-6 more. You can check out my Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe. Three families ate them and loved them! Youre so welcome, Cathy! Im never buying corn dogs again when its so easy to make them myself, and they are delicious! Im happy that you and your family enjoyed this recipe!
This recipe is the best! Thanks for sharing.
We did add more honey to the batter. Combine wet and dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Hello from the farm in northern Sweden! Thanks for trying that out and glad you loved the result. Heres an example for reference, 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make homemade corn dogs from scratch. One of my readers wrote: . Thank you for subscribing!
I hope you all love this recipe! . We make everything from scratch here including the sausages. Hi Natasha, dont have Buttermilk, can I just use milk? Transfer to a wire rack to cool. It was so fun to watch the corn dogs sink in the oil, then float to the surface about 10 seconds later. Dumb question..but do you need to soak sticks or toothpicks in water first or is that just for grilling? I just made these .
These are just like the ones youd get at the fair! baba is very happy. Otherwise I would have used course and I think I tried that a while back and it didnt turn out so well.
I have used it a few times and the honey is a really nice touch. Ive made this recipe twice now. We calculated 1 tsp of peanut oil per corn dog.
Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos. You are so welcome, Kate. Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Gam. That is so perfect!
Would it still turn out okay if I use lemon/milk substitute?
Just like the fair.
Hand dipped corn dogs satisfy the craving for carnival food when you arent able to get to the carnival or state fair to enjoy it. Look for fine yellow corn meal. Im so glad you all enjoyed this recipe! Hi Natasha, for some recipes that call for buttermilk Ive substituted with milk and Greek yogurt, half of the volume of each. How do I avoid that next time? You actually have to be able to submerge the corn dog completely. Pour 2-3 of oil in a large pot or dutch oven and heat to 350F over medium heat. They also reheat nicely in an air fryer or they can be sauted on a skillet until crisp on the outside.
Hi Dimple, I have experimented with different ones. Hi Natasha. You can use: Air bubbles cause corn dogs to crack and burst. This homemade Corn Dog Recipe has the best honey batter. Avoid course or medium ground cornmeal as that will be too large of granules and wont work. Hover over the number of servings highlighted in red and slide it to how many servings you would like to make. Hello Antoinette, I honestly havent tried that yet to advise but it would also be great to know! Thats just awesome!
I have found that if the cornmeal packaging doesnt say what texture it is, most often it is finely ground.
Im glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I love all your recipes and videos! Amazing). My guess is maybe 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of oil.
What can I use instead of the buttermilk? They went faster than the corn dogs . oh WOW!!! That is weird tho because my dad uses the same hot dogs and puts them in boiling water to cook.but you said they are already cooked.thats weird. Also my phone was acting up I didnt think this submitted so you might have another one from me in here sorry! I attempt things I never thought I would! Polish sausages sound amazing! Besides, I love cooking different stuff every time I can. Thank you for sharing that with us, Sandra!
Im so happy you enjoyed that. THANKS.
However, I dont seem to be able to get them crispy, even using the thermometer to maintain oil temperature. Hi! Pro Tip: Use a tall drinking glass and a funnel to keep things tidy while filling with batter. I add a bit more buttermilk substitute, and this is probably where I am going wrong I fixed this for my husband and I for supper. Just tried making these and followed the directions exactly, using peanut oil as well, but the batter was not cooking all the way through. Hi Anna, I havent tried it in the oven, but that may work well to reheat it.
Hello! I tried these, as I have others. Thanks for always sharing delicious recipe with us!
Also, make sure the hot dog is well patted dry with a paper towel before applying batter. Dipped them with an ice cream scoop!
I loved your tip about using a drinking glass for dipping. Just made this recipe. If youre looking for fun, family-friendly recipes, these Corn Dogs are a must-try! Yes, these are freezer-friendly. They were amazing! I had one issue with the batter being thick, any suggestions as too why?
For the extra batter we ended up just plopping spoonfuls into the oil and cooking it. I left out the sugar, I mean, this is not a sweet dish and it already has honey which is much healthier. Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce! =). Easy and extra batter makes tasty onion rings . My husband and I made these together.
Avoid sticks that have sharp points or are too long. I think the lemon is your issue.
Youre welcome! The batter is simply perfect! You are most welcome. I recommend checking out the list again and making sure that everything was measured correctly. Now I see why my kids like them so much! My little daughter asked for it and she was impressed. Also how you let your child help amd be in the video. Hi Ana, Im glad you gave corn dogs a try! The course ground one will mess up the batter. Hi J, we kept it simple, sliced the apples into wedges and dunked them into the leftover batter, followed the same steps as we did for the hot dog. You can also store extra batter to fry something fresh the next day. Tried lowering the oil temp, to extend cook time without burning exterior, and fully cooking inside. Thank you for sharing that wonderful review Daniela! Fill it almost full, leaving enough room to dip the corn dog without overflowing the cup. Thank you for sharing your great review, Teresa! Welcome to my kitchen! Hi Hayley, its probably how the ingredients were measured. Hi Natasha,
turned out great.but i think i would slightly pre cook the dogs first. Suggestions? Thank you for sharing! Patting the hot dogs thoroughly is enough to help the batter stick to the hot dogs. Im so glad you enjoyed it!! Anyone else have this issue? Im so glad you specified fine cornmeal. Ik leer het al en ik wil het Amerikaanse recept op computer zien ,hoe maakt u het Amerikaanse recept.
We heat the oil to 350F and use a clip-on thermometer to maintain a steady temperature.
It was my first time making them. I know its worked amazing for waffles. Thank you! someone told me to try and freeze them. Hot dogs are generally fully cooked, but you prepare them to your liking. Great recipe!! . Hands down the best corndogs ever! We have tried several other recipes and they didnt turn out nearly as well as these. I found the dog to batter ratio a bit off though! We are making these corndogs tomorrow and everyone is excited!
Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I just mixed up my batter and its definitely too thick.
Loved these!!! Hi Catherine, we used hot dogs for this recipe. Whisk together wet ingredients (buttermilk, egg, 1 Tbsp oil and honey). You didnt include the sugar in the ingredients, so I did 4 tbsp granulated. I decided to give it another try and this time I paid more attention to the consistency. I just defrosted them in the fridge and put them in the oven at 400 for 15 mins.
Also I used sunflower oil to fry them in.
Also, be sure the oil isnt overly hot or too cool. Im so glad you gave these a try! Used thermometer to ensure 350 temp, but 350 was too hot, started to burn the outside way before the 3 minutes. I used a dutch oven to deep fry and saved the batter for more corn dogs tomorrow. It was easy to fix and tasted wonderful! Im glad your mini corndogs worked out.
I was careful with the shape at the beginning but after the 20th, the shape didnt really matter. They told me they were so good. If you love this Corn Dog Recipe, then you wont want to miss these family-friendly recipes. Thank you! Im so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Wim! Mine puffed up like pancakes, so I remade with less baking powder and then came out perfect. Did they re-crisp nicely? Its best not to add wet sticks to hot oil or you may end up with extra splatter. I made these yesterday and changed a few things. Those are also fun to make.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Shelly! Hi Bete, it does sound like its the buttermilk substitution or how the ingredients were measured something is off in the liquid to dry ingredients proportions possibly.
Hi Malak, heres my Chicken Keiv recipe. Sounds like a great, plan. This post may contain affiliate links.
That said, kid (4,3,and 1) and approved. On the other hand, sausage can be either fully cooked or raw. Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I made these for my kids and they are only 8 and 5 years old and they had 3 of them! Best of luck! Please share with us how it goes if you try this recipe! Make sure you carefully hold the corn dog in the oil at an angle for 5-7 seconds to seal the exterior before dropping them into the basket. Let me tell you, everyone at home loved them, even my parents who are not fans of hot dogs. Everything from ingredients to dipping and frying is spot on. I would love to try this recipe out but want to be sure what to do with the used oil. Hi Gabe, nice to know that the recipe was a success! Im so happy to hear that! Could I use milk with some lemon or vinegar to make buttermilk
Love, love, love that you are cooking with your Son. Love it! Hi Natasha! Made for the kids and they love it. Hello Natasha, Bye! Pour batter into a drinking glass almost to the top and dip hot dogs. Hi Kay, I wonder if it could be in how the ingredients were measured?
I had some left over batter spare so I decided to try something a bit out there, I grabbed a bar of dairy/milk chocolate, broke it into pieces, battered and deep fried. I hope that helps! Could I substitute corn flour for cornmeal? Hi Courtney, it sounds like the batter may have been too thin (not enough dry ingredients or too much wet ingredients). They say the third time is when the miracle happens lets see, lets see I wont give up yet! Silly question do you need to cook the hot dogs first or do you work with them straight out of the package? I made these for the first time tonight. You mentioned using apple slices for left over batter?? Im going to make these tonight (cant wait!).
So I did everything the way the recipe was written but when I fried them they became flat and caused the hot dog to to be seen. Hi Dawn, we did not precook these hotdogs. Will be making more sometime.
I didnt have corn meal and instead used fine semolina and still came out great. So yum! Used the leftover batter the next day to make mini dogswere soooo good .
Can I use semolina instead? Burnt the first ones because the temp burnt the outside before it could cook all the way through. Youre welcome, Cheryl! Hey Natasha!
One question, do you know how much oil I would need? Thanks!
I should try that next time too.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Best corn dogs ever! Hi Cindy, I havent had that experience, I recommend retracing your steps to ensure there were no substitutions to your process or ingredients.
Hi Jane, I didnt measure it in cups and it can vary depending on how large your pot is. Thanks! It will take you to our printable recipe, where youll have the option to change the number of servings. .
Im so glad this was a hit, Rhonda! Best Corn Dogs ever! My family loves these homemade corn dogs. I read that you can reheat in the microwave, air fryer or hot skillet. Hi Ruth, you may subscribe to our emails here.
Used the half today and another meal tomorrow!
When making are corn dogs.
Thank you for the recipe! I looked at my local grocery store for frozen corn dogs and they were $4.99 for 6 on sale.
Im really proud of you. After mixing everything let set for 15 min while cutting up fries, then re-stirred. They came out great, just like I remaindered corn dogs to taste like. Oh my goodness that is wonderful! You are great ever very sample cooking. any thoughts? I wish I could be more helpful! This recipe is a keeper! Hot dogs are typically already fully cooked. Thanks for your great comments, Christy. way too much baking powder, should use 1 Tsp not 1Tbsp. let use knowledge. Hello can you please tell me if I can replace the all purpose flour with all purpose gluten free flour? You can also store extra batter to fry something fresh the next day. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I was able to do 15 polish sausages and 8 regular hotdogs with 1 batch of this recipe! Did you possibly use baking soda by mistake? Click the Recipes tab at the very top of the page. Thanks for giving it a try and for sharing this great review!
Do you think these would freeze well? Im excited for you! Thats so great! Thats so great! Hi Shani, I havent tried anything else but keep in mind that the buttermilk is thicker than regular milk, which helps the batter form properly. Or, you can slice it and make grilled cheese.
Thanks! They saw this video and have been begging me to make these with them. Thanks! Me and my husband and kids LOVE spicy chicken sandwiches and our family is big on chocolate and we NEED the recipe for turtle candies!!! The corn dogs were easy to coat. I used the excess to make pumpkin flower fritters with flowers fresh from the garden. We just tried it!
May I ask what turkey hot dog brand you use?
And guess whatI tried them and they were so good! Thank you! I had all the ingredients on hand and they were a hit!
Hi Meaghan, the egg helps the batter hold together, Im not sure if it would work too without it.
Awesome! Hi Laurie, if you will be making more corn dogs adding more of the ingredients would be okay. Now when they asked for the third one, I was likeuh-uh if yall asking for thirds then I need to try it. I have been missing out because I love it here! Im from Belgium and we dont really know corndogs Had them the first time with my family in Canada last year but only the ones you buy frozen in the supermarket (pogos).
Put corndog straight down into batter and give it a little twirl to fully coat the hot dogs then swirl as you lift up. Thank you Cyndi! The batter clung to the hot dogs and cooked perfectly. Dip straight down until hot dog is fully coated. Thanks for a great recipe!
I made these the other day using Jalapeno cheddar sausages and they were the best corn dogs weve ever had!
And our most important message to you from all of us on the farm isDAVID!! They were so nice. Any ideas? Wonderful! If you guys are looking for a honey flavor, I suggest to add more honey because I was waiting for that taste and it didnt taste very much like honey.
Also, try letting the batter rest for a bit or refrierate it which can help it thicken.
Dan. They were still great. Hello, If they turn out well for me this week Id like to make 2 dozen ahead of time for my daughters birthday party it would definitely be faster to reheat that many in the oven.
Now he wants to make them EVERY day.:). they worked perfectly and no longer exploded and shed off the coating.
Please share with us how it goes if you do an experiment. Youre so nice! You can usually tell if it is raw, but if it is fully cooked then it should say so on the packaging.
Hi Natasha
I cut the dogs in half and used toothpicks. Im so glad you enjoyed it!
I even went so far as trying Baking powder and corn starch. I am a newer follower but am LOVING the recipes of yours I have made so far.